Check out Omar Kelly's top 10 Dolphins position battles

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Carpenter has had a relatively solid five-year career with the Dolphins, making 81.9 percent of his field goal attempts since 2008. But his $2.7 million salary puts him on the hot seat because Miami drafted Sturgis in the fifth round because he's a cheaper, younger option.

Carpenter has had a relatively solid five-year career with the Dolphins, making 81.9 percent of his field goal attempts since 2008. But his $2.7 million salary puts him on the hot seat because Miami drafted Sturgis in the fifth round because he's a cheaper, younger option. (Carline Jean / Sun Sentinel)

Jerry has started 29 games in his three seasons, but his constant battle with his weight and limited run blocking skills makes him a liability at times. Louis, who started 28 games for the Bears, was signed to challenge Jerry. But Louis is still rehabbing a torn ACL he suffered in late November.

Jerry has started 29 games in his three seasons, but his constant battle with his weight and limited run blocking skills makes him a liability at times. Louis, who started 28 games for the Bears, was signed to challenge Jerry. But Louis is still rehabbing a torn ACL he suffered in late November.

For most football players NFL training camp is where childhood dreams go to die. About 90 players will report to the start of camp, but roughly half of those aspiring pros will make it safely onto an NFL roster. And even then many players are on borrowed time. What separates the wheat from the chaff is how each player performs daily, especially when it comes to their position battles. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 position battles the Miami Dolphins will hold when training camp opens this weekend: